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  1. Blue and White image with a picture of a highway stating applicants for CTC are sought

    Applicants sought for Transportation Committee

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  2. A wooden kayak launch extends onto the Black River.

    POSTPONED: Outdoor Festival and River Day

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  3. Image of a hurricane from space.

    Sept. 10 is meteorological peak of hurricane season

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  4. Friendfield Village church and cabin at Hobcaw Barony, which previously housed enslaved persons..

    Talking History series returns with programs on slavery, religion

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  5. Image of file folder labeled &#34grants&#34

    Application period open for A-Tax grants

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  6. Aerial view of Winyah Bay

    New website feature allows residents to access property-specific floodplain information online

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  7. People attending a meeting with a speaker and display screen at the front of the room.

    Public input meetings will focus on Land Use Element of Comprehensive Plan

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  8. &#34Tropical Storm Idalia update&#34 imposed over a hurricane symbol

    Residents encouraged to prepare as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches

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  9. Football players on a field backlight by a blazing sun

    Fall youth sports delayed due to heat

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  10. Zilmet logo

    Italian company to open manufacturing plant in Georgetown County

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  11. Red, white and blue patriotic banner reading &#34candidate filing opens Aug. 1&#34

    Filing opens for those interested in running for mayor, council

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  12. collage of winning entries and portrait of Broach

    County wins national Public Information awards

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  13. TL Staub hammers a trail marker into a tree in Rocky Point Community Forest

    Staub helps residents enjoy all the outdoors has to offer

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  14. A mosquito control truck parked in front of a small block building.

    County to suspend use of environmentally friendly mosquito control methods

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  15. an open container of prescription pills

    Opioid settlement funds to expand recovery, prevention programs

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  16. Men in camouflage uniforms scattered along a boat landing

    Part of Campbell Marine Complex to close for training exercise

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  17. A woman paddles along the creek in a yellow kayak

    Outdoor adventures among summer offerings from Parks and Rec.

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  18. A small handheld American flag waves in front of an exploding firework against a dark sky

    Fire Dept. offers tips for safe Fourth of July fun

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  19. A weather map showing the projected track of Tropical Storms Brett and Cindy

    Prepare now for Hurricane Season

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  20. An abandoned house overgrown with weeds a vines. An abandoned car sits in front of it.

    Applications being accepted for blight removal project

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  21. A pickup truck with the county logo in a wooded area spraying mist from the back

    County testing new mosquito control methods

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  22. View of the glass-fronted Teen Room in the Waccamaw Library

    Waccamaw Library offers summer learning opportunities for teens

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  23. Revolutionary War re-enactors in costume

    Committee tasked with telling County's Revolutionary history

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  24. The cover of the Waccamaw Neck Stormwater Master Plan.

    Waccamaw Neck Stormwater Master Plan is complete

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  25. Handmade &#34Closed for renovations&#34 signs hang on the front doors of the Georgetown Library

    Georgetown Library closed for renovations

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  26. Image of a hurricane evacuation route sign with a stormy sky in the background

    Residents asked to participate in hurricane evacuation survey

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  27. Movie Poster for Connecting the Dots features young people on a school bus viewed from behind

    Film screening, panel discussion to focus on mental health

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  28. Road Resurfacing

    Garden City road resurfacing project underway

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  29. Photo of three gold trophies in a row

    Public Services employees receive awards

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  30. A community of brick homes with flooded yards and streets

    New flood insurance rate maps in effect this month

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  31. A coach in a black t-shirt stands on a gym floor pointing at adolescent boys playing basketball

    Youth Academy partners with Parks & Rec. to put kids on path to success

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  32. A photograph of the main terminal of the Georgetown County Airport on a sunny, breezy day.

    Dept. of Commerce invests $3.6M for infrastructure improvements

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  33. flooding on a roadside.

    Feedback sought on stormwater design manual

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  34. A large group of people surround a park sign bearing Abie Ladson&#39s name.

    Park named for Abie Ladson

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  35. Six people holding placards

    County staff members complete leadership development program

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  36. The County Administrator talks to a small group of people in Council Chambers

    County hosts inaugural Taxpayer Academy

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  37. Logos for Midway, County Fire-EMS and Fire Safe SC

    County fire depts. receive 'Fire Safe' designation

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  38. County Council Members stand in a row, holding a framed proclamation

    Council Celebrates County Government Month

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  39. County employees pose with an award plaque in Council Chambers

    County earns statewide safety award

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  40. Three people during a plaque presentation

    Sarvis honored for work with Special Olympics

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  41. Portrait of Nancy Silver

    Silver earns national professional designation renewal

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  42. County logo on gray background with text of headline

    Letter sent to property owners details changes to filing process

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  43. Portrait of Brandon Ellis

    Ellis takes the helm at SCEMA

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  44. Students holding signs featuring their winning artwork

    Student art to be featured on litter prevention signs

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  45. Brandon Ellis, center, accepts the award on behalf of Georgetown County Emergency Management.

    GCEMD named Agency of the Year

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  46. Attendees cutting a red ribbon in front of the new Wingits building

    WingIts cuts ribbon on new Andrews facility

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  47. Shushcon Logo over an image of gamers and text showing event date

    Laser cutting workshop to feature during ShushCon

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  48. Picture of a flooded road with meeting date and time over it.

    Public meeting in Andrews will focus on flooding

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  49. Firefighters installing a smoke detector in a home.

    Fire Dept. to have ‘smoke detector blitz’ in Lamberttown

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  50. Closeup image of a person picking up litter from a roadside

    Palmetto Pride grant will allow county to continue cleanup initiatives

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  51. Fundraisers race into the ocean during the 3rd annual GCSO Polar Plunge

    GCSO Polar Plunge raises $80K for Special Olympics

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  52. Portrait of Tim Holt

    Holt promoted to County Assessor

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  53. building permit and tape measurer

    Notice regarding Town of Pawleys Island building permits

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  54. a Volkswagen Id.4 and a Ford Transit-350

    County adds electric vehicles to fleet

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  55. Liam Perry is pictured working on the new bridge at Stables Park.

    New bridge built at Stables Park thanks to Eagle Scout project

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  56. Zonda Cox pictured accepting a plaque from Council Chairman Louis Morant

    "Mrs. Zonda" recognized for volunteer service

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  57. Old fashioned black and white line-drawn map of waterways with ships

    Talking History series to debut in March

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  58. Image of flooded road way with meeting date and time on top

    S.C. Office of Resilience to have public input meetings

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  59. environmental services division logo on image of a metal recycling container

    Recycling Centers to standardize hours beginning Jan. 30

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  60. A group of dignitaries holding shovels to mark the &#34groundbreaking&#34 of the library renovations

    Georgetown County Library Main Branch to Undergo Renovation

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  61. Portrait of Michelle LaRocco

    LaRocco appointed to state advisory council

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  62. Billy Altman is pictured holding a plaque with Aphra McCrea and James Sanderson

    Board thanks Altman for 20 years of service

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  63. photo of Stella Mercado, Louis Morant and Clint Elliott in council chambers

    Council members take oath of office

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  64. Black and White Photo of person biking along a paved path

    Controlled burning at park will cause temporary pathway closures

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  65. first thursday program logo

    Library announces "First Thursday" series lineup

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  66. Jackie R. Broach

    Georgetown County PIO Receives International Professional Designation

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  67. Logo for the US Small Business Administration

    Small Business Administration Opens Business Recovery Center

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  68. A trophy with the Georgetown County logo on it, and the words &#34public services employees win awar

    Public Services employees win 2022 annual awards

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  69. Photo of an award plaque with text which reads out the name of the award.

    Georgetown County recognized for excellence in financial reporting for fifth straight year

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  70. Ribbon Cutting Big Dam Swamp Recycling Center

    Ribbon Cutting at New Recycling Center

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  71. Aaron Bostic edited

    County Hires New Assistant Fire Chief

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